BC Forest Firms Donate To Japanese Relief

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Prince George, B.C. -  Five BC Forest Companies have joined forces to provide aid to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and the provincial government has stepped up to match their donation.

Canfor, Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership, West Fraser, Tolko Industries, and Interfor have announced they will each donate $100-thousand dollars to the Canadian Red Cross to provide immediate relief in Japan.  The B.C. government's matching donation of $500-thousand dollars, is in addition to the half-million dollars provided in support of emergency relief efforts less than a week after the March 11th quake.

A news release issued on behalf of the group, says "All of the forest companies involved believe that more help is needed now as the situation in Japan remains dire, with hundreds of thousands remaining homeless from the disaster, and earthquakes continuing to affect the region."

It goes on to state, "BC forest companies have close ties to Japan, some with employees who live in the affected areas and customers struggling with the aftermath."

The Canadian Red Cross will direct the combined $1-million dollars to its Japanese equivalent, which is actively engaged in providing vital relief - tents, blankets, food, and medical aid in the areas most affected by the tragedy.

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